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- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Solution-focused work
About DeVonne
LCSW in New York with 13 years of clinical experience, Dr. DeVonne Allen focuses on parenting, stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, career matters, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Dr. Allen offers straightforward, conversational sessions where people can tell their story and set clear goals. She works with each person to choose which therapeutic methods to try and explains what those methods involve. Sessions are aimed at identifying small, manageable steps that fit daily life.
Her approach mixes skill-building and reflection. That can include learning coping strategies, practicing mindful awareness, rewriting unhelpful self-talk, and focusing on immediate problem-solving. She sketches out options and invites input before trying an intervention.
Clients can expect a practical focus on tasks and tools. Therapy often combines exercises between sessions with talk-based reflection during meetings. The aim is to track progress through observable steps rather than vague promises.
Dr. Allen trained and practiced in New York. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She works in English. For session formats, confirm current options before booking by using the site’s scheduling flow.
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How therapeutic approaches fit into online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It often uses concrete techniques and short experiments to reduce anxiety, lift mood, and address relationship patterns. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emphasizes learning specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills can be practiced and reviewed during sessions and applied to high-stress moments. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and awareness practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can help with stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying approaches, checking how they feel, and adjusting the plan as work progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a packed day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people practice skills in the settings where struggles happen most. Ask about formats during the sign-up flow so the schedule and session length match everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She supports parenting, stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self esteem, career concerns, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapy style?
Sessions are straightforward and conversational. She focuses on clear goals, practical skills, and collaborative selection of interventions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief among other concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, based in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.